Sunday the 17th

Yesterday was another busy, blessed day for us.  It had a rough start, though.  Saturday evening, we were treated to a lovely hotel room by the folks of the First Church of the Open Bible in Lauderdale Lakes.  About midnight, though, someone's car alarm went off and stayed on until 6 a.m.!  Needless to say, we slept fitfully, if at all.  But we decided not to give in to the attempt of the enemy to disturb our ministry (Isaiah 54:17) and to trust totally in the Holy Spirit.

People responding to the call to recommit their lives to follow Christ

The service in Lauderdale Lakes was powerful.  God ministered to many people who came forward to commit to following Christ in ministry.  After the service, we were treated to a lovely lunch featuring jerk chicken and jerk pork prepared by Pastor Cynthia Baugh.  It was delicious!  We were sorry we had to leave right after the meal, but we were scheduled to speak at another service at 2 p.m.

Pastor Raul Escalante

The afternoon service was at First Hispanic Open Bible Church now meeting in Tamarac.  As we visited with Pastor Raul Escalante, we were delighted to discover that he was one of the first INSTE graduates in the United States.  Then he introduced us to the young man who was going to interpret for us, letting us know it would be his first time to do so.  That sometimes causes us a little concern, but Andres did a great job, especially for a new translator.

Nancy and Andres

Everywhere we go here in Florida, we hear how God has worked and is working through INSTE students and graduates.  It doesn't matter whether it is in America or Hungary or what language is spoken, we are thrilled to know how God is using INSTE to make disciples and train leaders.